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Enchanted Princess CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Enchanted Princess.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Princess CruisesInspected January 6, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Enchanted Princess scored 93 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 6, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−3 vs previous inspection (96, Sep 27, 2025)
94.8average of the last 5 inspections
91lowest score (March 2025)
6inspections since 2022
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Enchanted Princess

Every CDC inspection score on record for Enchanted Princess: 6 inspections from October 4, 2022 to January 6, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20222023202420252026Oct 4, 2022: 95Mar 7, 2024: 96Sep 21, 2024: 98Mar 20, 2025: 91Sep 27, 2025: 96Jan 6, 2026: 937580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20222023202420252026Oct 4, 2022: 95Mar 7, 2024: 96Sep 21, 2024: 98Mar 20, 2025: 91Sep 27, 2025: 96Jan 6, 2026: 93

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
January 6, 2026Passedfindings below93
September 27, 2025Passedfindings below96
March 20, 2025Passedfindings below91
September 21, 2024Passed98
March 7, 2024Passed96
October 4, 2022Passed95

What the inspectors found

The full findings of the last 3 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).

January 6, 2026

93Passed

82 findings · 7 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 7 = 93):

  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

All 82 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Buffets38 findings

  • Item 08Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Coffee Pantry - Port Side

    The coffee machine's backflow prevention device continuously dripped water inside of the technical compartment causing water to pool.

  • Item 14Deck 17 - Retreat Bar

    One bartender was wearing a bracelet. Another bartender was wearing a diamond ring. Both bartenders were actively preparing and serving alcoholic beverages.

  • Item 17Deck 5 - Gelato

    The time control plan listed 'display fridge 3, 4, 5, & 6' as time control units; however, they were not physically labeled.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Beverage Station

    One of the two bulk coffee containers had slotted fasteners in the food-splash area of the dispensing spigot.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Hot Line

    The hard sealant around the flat top grill and bain-marie was in disrepair.

  • Item 21Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Asian Line - Starboard Side

    The seam between the hot cooking top and the unit border on the serving line opposite from the deep fryer was in disrepair. The seam between the countertop slabs were in disrepair.

  • Item 21Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - International Line - Port Side

    The carving station had an open seam between the grout and the station's food contact surface.

  • Item 22Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type dishwash machine's compartments were soiled excessively with food debris. Several plates remained soiled upon exiting the machine.

  • Item 22Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Warewashing Area - Port Side

    A final sanitizing rinse nozzle inside of the flight-type dishwash machine did not have an even fan-like spray pattern.

  • Item 26Deck 14 - Concierge Lounge

    Two soiled bowls were stored inside the clean storage cabinet.

  • Item 26Deck 17 - Retreat Bar

    The coffee machine dispensing nozzle and food contact surface were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris.

  • Item 26Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Warewashing Area

    Ten plates and four mugs stored on the clean rack were soiled with food debris.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Gelato

    A food transportation cart stored in the corner was soiled with food and nonfood debris on all three horizontal surfaces. The area was not in operation and had been previously cleaned and sanitized.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Beverage Station

    One previously cleaned and sanitized mug out for use was soiled on the exterior surface with dried food residue.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Hot Line

    Old food debris accumulated where the hard sealant was in disrepair around the flat top grill and bain-marie.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Coffee Pantry - Port Side

    Water pooled inside the technical compartment below the coffee machine from a backflow prevention device that was continuously dripping.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Beverage Station - Port Side

    Water and food debris accumulated inside of the beverage station technical compartment.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Coffee Pantry - Port Side

    Water and food debris pooled inside of the utility sink technical compartment.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Coffee Pantry - Starboard Side

    The water and food debris accumulated inside of the soda dispenser/utility sink technical compartment.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Asian Line - Starboard Side

    The seam between the countertop slabs were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris where the sealant was in disrepair.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Asian Line - Starboard Side

    The seam between the hot cooking top and the unit border on the serving line opposite from the deep fryer was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris where the sealant was in disrepair.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Waffle Station - Port Side

    Heavy accumulation of a sticky food residue on the bar mat where clean plates can be stored for passenger use were soiled with a sticky food residue. Plates were not stored on the mats during the inspection.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Waffle Station - Port Side

    The countertop for clean plate storage along the crew side serving line was chipped along the edge creating a difficult to clean surface.

  • Item 30Deck 16 - Alfredo's Slice

    The two passenger handwashing sinks were out of order. Crew were unaware how long the facilities were out of service.

  • Item 30Deck 5 Crew Toilets

    Both female toilets and one of the three male toilets were out of order since the morning of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Pizza Station

    The deckhead void space to the right and left of the pizza oven was excessively soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - Salty Dog Grill

    Water pooled inside of the light fixture by the clean storage rack. Food equipment was not impacted.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Waffle Station - Port Side

    A soiled piece of paper towel was wedged into the deckhead above the bagel and jams section of the serving line. The venue was in operation at the time.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Cold Island - Port Side

    Several pieces of clear tape were stuck on the deckhead above the parfait and fruits serving line.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Cold Island - Port Side

    A light fixture by the fruit juice line was not flush with the deckhead, which created a gap.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Cold Island - Starboard Side

    Several pieces of clear tape werestuck on the deckhead over the fruits serving line.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Cold Islands

    The deckhead air supply and air exhaust vents and the adjacent deckhead were excessively soiled with dust.

  • Item 36Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Gluten Free Line

    The light intensity measured less than 220 lux on the preparation counter near the toasters.

  • Item 36Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Bakery Line

    The light intensity at the cookie serving line measured less than 220 lux.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Gelato

    One small fly was near the crew handwashing station and two small flies were flying around the other end of the area. The area was not in operation.

  • Item 39Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Beverage Station - Port Side

    Two flies were flying inside of the beverage station technical compartment.

  • Item 39Deck 16 - World Fresh Marketplace - Coffee Pantry - Starboard Side

    One fly was flying near the utility sink.

  • Item 39Deck 16 - Salty Dog Grill

    One fly was flying in the warewashing area.

Galleys (kitchens)19 findings

  • Item 17Deck 7 - Sabatini's

    Upon reviewing the cooling log, the crew discovered that the truffle risotto was mislabeled as saffron risotto with a cook date of January 4, 2025.

  • Item 19Deck 5 - Pastry

    An enclosed rack of brownies and cakes had a house fly trapped inside, which landed on the desserts. Crew immediately discarded the rack of food.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Pastry

    The bottom oven of the double-stacked oven has been out of order since the day before the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 11 - Room Service

    Several coffee machine power cords were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris and resting on the countertop.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Potwash

    The hood-type potwash machine's temperature gauge was inaccurate. The machine's gauge stated the final sanitizing rinse temperature was 212°F; however, the plate surface temperature measured 169°F which was not representative of a 212°F final sanitizing rinse temperature.

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Warewash

    The top of the flight-type warewash machine’s wash compartment was soiled with condensate that dripped from the deckhead light above.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Warewash

    One previously cleaned and sanitized plate stored in the clean area was soiled on the food-contact surface with dried food residue.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Potwash

    The tray rail across from the biodigester was oiled with liquid from an unknown source that dripped from the deckhead.

  • Item 27Deck 11 - Room Service

    Several coffee machine power cords were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris and resting on the countertop.

  • Item 30Deck 11 - Room Service

    The crew toilet was out of order. Crew were unaware how long it was out of order.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Warewash

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type warewash machine. Additionally, condensate dripped from the deckhead light above the wash compartment onto the warewash machine.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Potwash

    Liquid from an unknown source dripped from the deckhead onto the tray rail across from the biodigester.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Warewash

    The deckhead light cover above the wash tank was cracked and soiled on the inside of the light fixture with more than a day's accumulation of unknown residue.

  • Item 37Deck 5 - Warewash

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type warewash machine. Additionally, condensate dripped from the deckhead light above the wash compartment onto the warewash machine.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Pastry

    One house fly was inside the enclosed rack of brownies and cakes and landed on the desserts. Crew immediately discarded the rack of food.

  • Item 39Deck 6 - Forward Starboard Warewash

    One small fly was flying around the area.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - International Cafe Pantry

    One house fly was flying throughout the area.

  • Item 39Deck 7 - Show Kitchen

    One fly was flying near the serving line.

  • Item 39Deck 7 - Crown Grill

    One fly was flying near the walk-in refrigerator.

Food safety, general4 findings

  • Item 21Technical Compartments

    Pipe insulation within the undercounter technical compartments were in disrepair throughout the crew galley and main galley. Portions of the white insulation were missing which exposed difficult to clean, absorbent material. The silver wrapping was rough and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Equipment Labels

    Equipment labels throughout the crew buffet, crew galley, and main galley were peeling away from the equipment which exposed difficult to clean surfaces.

  • Item 27Technical Compartments

    Pipe insulation within the undercounter technical compartments were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of unknown residue throughout the crew galley and main galley. Additionally, the bottom of the undercounter technical compartment in the crew buffet pizza area was soiled with various pieces of white plastic.

  • Item 27Equipment Labels

    Equipment labels throughout the crew buffet, crew galley, and main galley were soiled on the sticky surfaces that were peeling away from the equipment and difficult to clean.

Food preparation rooms3 findings

  • Item 27Deck 4

    A buffalo chopper stored in this room was soiled with an unknown white residue and old food debris.

  • Item 33Deck 4

    Water pooled on the deck to the right of the blast chiller. Additionally, the sealant along the bottom of the blast chiller was soiled with a black residue.

  • Item 39Deck 4

    One small fly was flying near the potato peeling machines.

Bars8 findings

  • Item 14Deck 16 - Sea View

    One bartender was wearing a wristband while actively preparing and serving alcoholic beverages.

  • Item 19Deck 5 - O'Malleys

    Previously opened alcohol bottles were stored next to excessively soiled, decorative treasure chests on the back bar shelves.

  • Item 19Deck 6 - Crooners

    The cover of the filled ice well was left open when not in use.

  • Item 22Deck 17 - Retreat Bar

    The chlorine test strip were expired with a date of 01/01/2026.

  • Item 23Deck 6 - Crooners

    The in-use hood-type glasswash machine did not reach a minimum wash temperature of 150°F. During the third wash cycle, the gauge recorded a temperature of 138°F and the wash temperature measured 137°F upon exiting the machine at the drain. The final sanitizing rinse temperature and plate surface temperature were within required temperature ranges.

  • Item 24Deck 5 - Good Spirits

    The chlorine solution measured less than 50 ppm in the sanitizing bucket near the bar entrance.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - O'Malleys

    The decorative treasure chests on the back bar alcohol storage shelves were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Good Spirits

    One small fly was on the back bar alcohol bottle storage shelf.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 08Bunkering Records

    Potable water bunkering pre-test results were not recorded for bunkering on October 7, 2025.

  • Item 08Deck 1 - Engine Room

    Water continuously dripped from the atmospheric vent of the reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow prevention assembly for the forward reverse osmosis unit.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 26Deck 3 - Chef's Decoration Store

    A previously cleaned and sanitized pan stored in the far back corner was soiled with dust and debris.

  • Item 28Deck 3 - Chef's Decoration Store

    Previously cleaned and sanitized food equipment stored in this room were not covered or inverted, including four stacks of pans and a bin of ladles.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Chef's Decoration Store

    The deck near the entrance door was soiled with a tablespoon of lentils.

Medical center4 findings

  • Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    On November 23, 2025 the 4-hour report listed three crew cases however, there were only two cases.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    Multiple temperature fields were missing for passenger and crew AGE cases in the AGE surveillance log. For some cases a comment indicated a telephonic consultation, however there was no N/A in the field.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    Multiple temperature fields were missing for passenger and crew AGE cases and the reason was not documented in the notes column in the AGE surveillance log.

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    A food assessment for a food employee experiencing AGE symptoms while working on October 31, 2025 indicated they left the workplace at onset of symptoms, but did not account or describe if the crew member was handling food or working at a buffet outlet. Medical staff were unaware if any corrective actions were completed, such as the area was disinfected or food was discarded.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 16 - Sky Pool

    Two safety signs located on columns in this area were not in a prominent location.

September 27, 2025

96Passed

43 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

  • −3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Show all 43 findings

All 43 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Pantries7 findings

  • Item 26Deck 16 Wakeview Bar

    Two previously cleaned and sanitized glasses stored in the clean storage area were soiled with food debris. The glasses were immediately removed to be cleaned.

  • Item 26Deck 6 Casino Bar

    The milk dispensing tube in the espresso machine's milk storage cabinet was soiled with black residue. The espresso machine was not in operation.

  • Item 27Deck 6 Crooners Bar

    A food transportation cart was stored next to the ice machine with soiled wheels touching the bulkhead.

  • Item 27Deck 16 Wakeview Bar

    The backflow prevention device for the utility sink's spray hose was excessively soiled.

  • Item 27Deck 16 The Mix Bar

    The backflow prevention device in the multi-flow cabinet was excessively soiled with green and white residue.

  • Item 31Deck 7 Vista Lounge

    A nonfood chemical disinfectant was stored in the cleaning locker.

  • Item 33Deck 6 Crooners Bar

    The deck was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of glass and debris below the soiled food transportation cart. Additionally, the food transportation cart's soiled wheels touched the bulkhead.

Galleys (kitchens)13 findings

  • Item 08Deck 6 - Port Beverage Cabinet

    The atmospheric vent of the soda carbonator backflow prevention device was blocked by a capped tube and not able to drain.

  • Item 12Deck 6 - Hot Service Line

    During lunch service, waiters were handing their paper tickets to the staff plating hamburgers who handled them with their gloved hands and then proceeded to handle burger toppings with the same gloved hands. The paper tickets are handwritten notes of various sizes scribed by the waiters when taking passenger orders in the dining room. The tickets were observed in the pockets of the waiters prior to being handled to the serving staff. Tickets were also placed on plates prior to food placed on them.

  • Item 13Deck 6 - Hot Galley

    During lunch service, waiters were handing their paper tickets to the staff plating hamburgers who handled them with their gloved hands and then proceeded to handle burger toppings with the same gloved hands. The paper tickets are handwritten notes of various sizes scribed by the waiters when taking passenger orders in the dining room. The tickets were observed in the pockets of the waiters prior to being handled to the serving staff. Tickets were also placed on plates prior to food placed on them. In addition, waiters were grabbing salad plates with their thumb near ready to eat food.

  • Item 19Deck 6 - Hot Service Station

    Three utensils at the hamburger station were stored in a pan submerged in water.

  • Item 20Deck 6 - Port Ice Machine

    An ice scoop was bent along the food-contact surface which made the area difficult to clean.

  • Item 20Deck 6 - Hot Galley

    An upright blast chiller had been out of order since August 2025.

  • Item 20Deck 6 - Garde Manger

    The deli slicer push plate surface was discolored and the corners were in disrepair.

  • Item 20Deck 5

    The combination oven had been out of service since 29 July 2025.

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Port Aft Beverage Station

    The right front leg of the juice machine was not properly sealed to the countertop. Old juice residue was under the collar to secure the leg to the table.

  • Item 22Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace

    The potwash machine had been out of service since 26 September 2025.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Garde Manger

    Old food residue of more than a day's accumulation was on the previously cleaned and sanitized deli slicer push plate.

  • Item 27Deck 6 - Port Aft Beverage Station

    Old juice residue was under the right front leg collar of the juice machine.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Port Aft Dishwashing

    Water steadily dripped from the deckhead in front of the flight-type dishwash machine's wash compartment and pooled on the deck below.

Buffets8 findings

  • Item 21Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace Asian Line Starboard

    The sealant was in disrepair between the countertop slabs which created difficult to clean seams.

  • Item 21Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace Asian Line Starboard

    The grout on the corner of the countertop hot plate was in disrepair which created a rough and difficult to clean surface.

  • Item 21Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace International Line Portside

    Sealant was missing in a seam on the back preparation countertop near the toaster which created a difficult to clean area.

  • Item 27Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace Asian Line Starboard

    The top of the sneeze guard's horizontal surface above the food was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.

  • Item 27Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace Asian Line Starboard

    The seams between the countertop slabs were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris where the sealant was in disrepair.

  • Item 33Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace International Line Portside

    The deck tile grout near the flat grill was in disrepair which created rough and difficult to clean surfaces. The recessed areas were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food residue.

  • Item 39Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace Salad Line Portside

    One small fly was flying near the apples.

  • Item 39Deck 16 Swirls

    One small fly was flying near the sanitizing bucket. The area was not in operation.

Bars7 findings

  • Item 16Deck 16 The Mix Bar

    At 1010, the milk in the cold well was marked with a green time control dot; however, the time control plan indicated items on time control should be marked with a red dot on turnover day from 1000-1400. The area opened at 1000.

  • Item 30Deck 7 Princess Live Cafe

    The handwashing sink's faucet was in disrepair and water continuously dripped from the faucet's handle when the water was on.

  • Item 34Deck 7 Princess Live Cafe

    Water continuously dripped from the handwashing sink faucet's handle when the water was turned on.

  • Item 36Deck 7 Princess Live Cafe

    The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the espresso machine. Staff immediately adjusted the deckhead lights.

  • Item 36Deck 7 Bellini's Bar

    The light intensity measured less than 110 lux at the handwashing station while the area was in operation. Staff immediately turned on the light next to the handwashing station.

  • Item 39Deck 6 Casino Bar

    One small fly was flying near the entrance to the bar.

  • Item 39Deck 7 Vista Lounge

    One small fly was in the undercounter technical compartment below the ice well.

Drinking water4 findings

  • Item 06Water Microbiological Test - Bunkering

    The onboard microbiological records for potable water bunkering in Halifax indicated a sample collection date of 24 September 2025; however, the actual bunkering date was 25 September. This was corrected in the records.

  • Item 06Water Microbiological Test Records

    Sample sites for the random water tests did not indicate the sample location's equipment or device. For example, an entry for September listed the Lido Galley, but the specific equipment, such as handwashing sink, was not listed. Additionally, another entry for September listed 'Main Laundry Toilet.' Staff reported this was the handwashing sink in the laundry restroom.

  • Item 06Legionella Recreational Water Testing

    Spa pools and whirlpool spas were not tested every three months. The current testing frequency was every six months; however, the ship could not demonstrate a history of negative legionella cases for the past 24 months while testing every three months. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

  • Item 08Deck 4 Biodigester Room

    The potable water connections for the biodigesters had hosebib vacuum breakers before shut-off valves. Staff replaced the current devices with continuous pressure type backflow prevention devices.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 36Deck 16 World Fresh Marketplace

    The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at a waiter station. Staff immediately adjusted the deckhead lights.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    The AGE log generated by the electronic medical records system did not have a column for comments. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 30Deck 5 The Catch

    The food employee's toilet was not in operation.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Turnover Rate

    The actual turnover rate for the Sky Pool Aft was calculated at 4.2 hours.

March 20, 2025

91Passed

63 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

  • −3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits
  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
Show all 63 findings

All 63 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)17 findings

  • Item 08Deck 15 - Garde Manger - Hot Line

    The hood cleaning system's backflow prevention device relief vents were in disrepair.

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Potwash

    An excessive amount of soiled pots, bins, and pans overloaded the soiled potwash operations. Four deck stands were brought in to handle the soiled ware that were full and stacked approximately 5 feet high with soiled equipment. Additionally, the backs of the crew working the three-compartment sink were in direct contact with the soiled equipment and had very little room to work.

  • Item 26Deck 15 - Garde Manger

    Black debris was on the white deflector panel of the ice machine.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Dishwash

    Food soil was on the food contact surface of a previously cleaned and sanitized ceramic bowl.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Potwash - Clean Storage

    The food contact surfaces of two mixing paddles and a pan had old food soil. Additionally, the bottom sides of the tubular racking were soiled with apparent rust residue.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Coffee Station

    Old, dried coffee residue was on the underside of the machine's dispensing nozzles dispensing head.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Starboard Ice Machines

    Black granular sediment was in the water return bath of the center ice machine.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Potwash - Clean Storage

    The food contact surfaces of two mixing paddles and a pan had old food soil. Additionally, the bottom sides of the tubular racking were soiled with apparent rust residue.

  • Item 27Deck 15 - Equipment Storage Locker #15614

    Three transportation carts were stored soiled with more than a days worth of accumulated food debris.

  • Item 28Deck 15 - Equipment Storage Locker #15614

    Three soiled transportation carts were stored among previously cleaned food utensils.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Dishwash

    Dried food soil was on the middle shelf of a clean storage rack. Cleaned equipment was stored on this shelf.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Potwash - Clean Storage

    The food contact surfaces of two mixing paddles and a pan had old food soil. Additionally, the bottom sides of the tubular racking were soiled with apparent rust residue.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Soup/ Pastry/Bakery

    Deck grouting was missing or recessed in several areas in these outlets.

  • Item 36Deck 5 - Dishwash

    Light intensity did not reach 220 lux at the soiled scrapping table below the over shelf.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Dishwash

    One fruit fly was seen under the soiled scrapping table near the biodigester.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Bakery

    A total of six fruit flies were observed on the bulkhead above and below the preparation counter against the bulkhead. Bins of flour and bakery mixes were stored below the counter and flies appeared when the bins were moved. Additionally, one fly was observed near the deck ovens.

  • Item 39Deck 5

    A fruit fly was observed the center preparation table.

Buffets17 findings

  • Item 08Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Station Portside

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop water dispenser was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Station Portside

    Three backflow prevention devices were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents placed on potable water lines that were cut-off/terminated and not in service. These devices were located in the undercounter technical space for two countertop coffee machines. Staff stated these lines were previously used for machines that are no longer used.

  • Item 08Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Starboard Side/Aft

    Three backflow prevention devices were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents placed on potable water lines that were cut-off/terminated and not in service. These devices were located in the undercounter technical space for two countertop coffee machines. Staff stated these lines were previously used for machines that are not in-use.

  • Item 08Deck 16 - Market Place - Beverage Stations - Aft

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 19Deck 5

    Three self-service tongs at the pizza counter were not positioned under a sneeze shield.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - International Cafe

    The backsplash to the right of the bar dump sink had an open gap at the corner juncture.

  • Item 26Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Storage Closet/Aft

    Three food storage transportation carts and multiple pieces of food-contact equipment were stored soiled in this closet.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Beverage Station

    More than a day's worth of dried juice and coffee accumulation was on the underside of the dispensing nozzles of the juice and coffee machines.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Storage Closet/Aft

    Three soiled food storage transportation carts and multiple pieces of nonfood-contact equipment were stored soiled in the food equipment storage closet.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Starboard Side/Aft

    The undercounter technical space for two countertop coffee stations had three backflow prevention devices in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents placed on three plastic potable water lines that were cut-off/terminated and not in service. Additionally, the terminated potable water line and backflow device were heavily soiled. Staff stated these lines were previously used for machines that are not in-use.

  • Item 27Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations Portside

    Three backflow prevention devices were soiled which the blocked atmospheric vents placed on potable water lines that were cut-off/terminated and not in service. These devices were located in the undercounter technical space for two countertop coffee machines. Staff stated these lines were previously used for machines that are no longer used.

  • Item 28Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Storage Closet/Aft

    The food equipment storage closet had multiple pieces of previously cleaned equipment stored among soiled food-contact and nonfood-contact equipment.

  • Item 31Deck 5 - International Cafe

    A spray bottle of non-food grade disinfectant was stored behind the central waiter station entrance to the galley.

  • Item 34Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations Portside

    Multiple potable water lines previously used for countertop beverage machines were terminated and capped.

  • Item 34Deck 16 - Fresh Market - Beverage Stations - Starboard Side/Aft

    Multiple potable water lines previously used for countertop beverage machines were terminated.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Beverage Station

    One fruit fly was on the side housing of the juice dispenser.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - International Cafe

    One fruit fly was observed near the large deck ovens.

Pantries12 findings

  • Item 0816 - Fresh Market - Starboard Side

    The backflow prevention device was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents for the countertop coffee maker.

  • Item 2116 - Salty Dog

    Two soiled food transportation carts with broken wheels were stored next to the ice machine area.

  • Item 24Deck 16 - Crew Toilet Area - Midship

    The chlorine solution concentration was below 50 mg/L (ppm) in the sanitizing bucket in this area.

  • Item 26Deck 16 - Wakeview

    The ice machine's deflector panel had black debris on the food-splash area.

  • Item 2616 - Salty Dog

    The ice machine's deflector panel had black debris on the food-splash area.

  • Item 2716 - Salty Dog

    Two soiled food transportation carts with broken wheels were stored next to the ice machine area.

  • Item 2716 - Fresh Market - Portside

    Water pooled on the inside bottom of the countertop milk dispensing machine.

  • Item 2716 Fresh Market Starboard Side

    Water dripped from the undercounter ice machine's potable water line and pooled in the technical space compartment.

  • Item 308 - "NLV" Pantry

    There was no soap for the handwashing station in this pantry that is used by crew members who drop soiled dishware and trash from AGE staterooms.

  • Item 30Deck 16 - Crew Toilet - Midship

    The crew toilet room doors were not self-closing.

  • Item 33Deck 16 - Seaview

    Water pooled on the deck of the undercounter technical compartment. The source of the water could not be identified.

  • Item 3416 - Fresh Market - Starboard Side

    Water dripped from the undercounter ice machine's potable water line and pooled in the technical space compartment.

Food preparation rooms5 findings

  • Item 08Deck 4

    The backflow prevention device for the spray hose near the produce wash tank continuously leaked from the atmospheric vents when the hose was engaged.

  • Item 27Deck 4 - Meat Prep

    Plumbing connections on the utility sink were loose and water continuously dripped and landed onto the preparation counter below.

  • Item 33Deck 4

    Deck grouting near the produce wash tank was missing or recessed.

  • Item 34Deck 4 - Meat Prep

    Plumbing connections on the utility sink were loose and water continuously dripped and landed onto the preparation counter below.

  • Item 36Deck 4

    Light intensity along the back working surface of the produce wash tank could not be raised to 220 lux. Additionally, the light intensity in the back of the tank did not reach 110 lux.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 08Deck 4 - Biodigester Room

    The trolley wash hose did not have backflow protection.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Frozen Meat & Poultry

    Water droplets covered the deckhead in each of these freezer rooms. No water was observed dripping onto food in these rooms. Additionally, an accumulation of ice was on the left entrance bulkhead of the poultry freezer.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Dry Store

    An accumulation of brownie mix powder was on the deck under a deckstand of bakery products.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 06Test Kit

    The crew's halogen test kit was out of calibration during the testing of the far point. The halogen analyzer measured 1.06 mg/L (ppm) while the crews test kit measured 0.44 mg/L (ppm) and 0.76 mg/L (ppm). The inspector had the same test kit and measured 1.01 mg/L (ppm).

  • Item 08Bunker Station Starboard

    The 'distilled from bunker station isolating valve' was striped blue/gray/blue as technical water. Crew stated this line is not part of the potable water system.

Dining rooms2 findings

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Crew Dry Store Locker

    A box of 1,000 paper cups and two boxes of single use coffee filters were stored in this locker with an open deckhead. Ducting, wire cables, and difficult to clean surfaces were present throughout the deckhead.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Crew Dry Store Locker

    A box of 1,000 paper cups and two boxes of single use coffee filters were stored in this locker with an open deckhead. Ducting, wire cables, and difficult to clean surfaces were present throughout the deckhead.

Housekeeping2 findings

  • Item 41AGE Stateroom Disinfection

    There were no records of proper cleaning and disinfecting a guest stateroom that met the AGE case definition. On 10 March, a turnaround day, a guest reported to medical with AGE symptoms at 0712 and was isolated in the medical center until they disembarked later that day. The medical records indicated this guest had three episodes of diarrhea beginning at 0530 in her cabin. Medical reported they contacted housekeeping via a phone call to let them know, however, there was no record that this cabin was disinfected prior to the next voyage.

  • Item 41Public Vomit Incident (PVI)/Public Diarrhea (PDI) Incident Records

    A food employee assessment for an AGE case indicated this employee had a PDI inside the Deck 16 crew toilet, however, there was no entry for this event in the PVI/PDI logs and staff could not confirm the was disinfected.

Medical center2 findings

  • Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reports

    Since January 2025, the total number of passengers and crew members on 24-and 4-hour AGE reports listed the actual number of passengers and crew members on the voyage at the time of report submission and not the embarking totals.

  • Item 01AGE Report

    A Special Report was reported on 26 December 2024; however, the AGE case totals were well below 2% of passengers or crew members.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 16 Aft Pool

    The shepherd's hook was blocked by a barricade of life jackets making the hook difficult to access during an emergency.

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